Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia associated with ovarian dermoid cyst.
A case of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia is described in which recovery, with disappearance of antibody, followed splenectomy and removal of an ovarian ;dermoid' cyst. A causal relationship between removal of the ovarian tumour and recovery is strongly suggested and the possible pathogenesis discussed. Fourteen previously recorded cases of this association are reviewed.
D000744:Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / Q000209:etiology*; D003298:Coombs Test; D003537:Cystadenoma / Q000150:complications*; D003884:Dermoid Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010048:Ovarian Cysts / Q000150:complications*; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*